There is so much to see and do on a visit to Kew Gardens. Here's some essential information to help plan your trip. Lion Gate will be closed on 3 and 4 February 2026 for essential maintenance. The ...

Dig Deeper is an ongoing series that delves into the stories behind plants and fungi you know and love. Meet experts from Kew ...

Find opening and closing times for the Gardens, attractions, cafés, restaurants, shops and car park. Opening and closing times are seasonal and vary throughout the year. We may occasionally need to ...

From spring 2026, experience the awe-inspiring scale and beauty of Henry Moore's sculptures in the stunning landscape of Kew Gardens. Henry Moore: Monumental Nature is the largest outdoor exhibition ...

The Orchid Festival is included with entry but requires a timed ticket. Please visit the Orchids page for best time slot availability. If you can, adding a voluntary donation to top up your ticket is ...

Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited.

Palm trees differ from other tropical trees in many ways but how many grow worldwide has long been a mystery. Palm trees (Arecaceae) are iconic tropical forest plants. However, the familiar postcard ...

What's on at Wakehurst Our fun festivals, family events and workshops run throughout the year.

The large, open plan design of this venue makes it ideal for a whole range of events, from drinks and cocktail receptions to award ceremonies and festive corporate events. During the summer months, ...

My research examines the structure and dynamics of species’ geographical distributions, including how these respond to past, current and future environmental changes. A major aim of this work is to ...

Nature has been the inspiration for many forms of art and literature throughout history. In fact, it inspired the very first photographically illustrated book. Cyanotype photography is a camera-less ...

On the High Weald of West Sussex, Wakehurst is accessible by car or bus, and is a short drive from Haywards Heath station. We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also ...